Sexton’s Report I am very happy to be working here at the First Congregational Church of Williamstown. I am pleased and sometimes amazed at the ambition and motivation exhibited by the staff and membership of this congregation.  It really keeps … Continue reading →

Observations Members of the Stewardship Cluster have worked hard to carry out responsibilities on specific projects and to make decisions in the context of the church’s overall finances and priorities. We are fortunate to attract so many volunteers for so … Continue reading →

Church Website The website is an important way to provide information about the church, both to our community and to friends and members. The Stewardship Cluster has admired the expansion and maintenance of the website, due in part to temporary … Continue reading →

College Liaison Robert Behr and Robert Hadden have conferred with Williams College representatives and resolved various operational matters, including a final agreement on ownership and maintenance of the sidewalk on Chapin Drive, access to the parking lot during church and … Continue reading →

Our Building As part of their planning, in an effort led by Keith Davis, members of the Stewardship Cluster prepared an extensive list of potential major renovation and maintenance projects and sought input on priorities from the other two clusters, … Continue reading →

Personnel and Legal Matters Personnel Committee. The 2008 committee consisted of five individuals-Co-Moderator Carolyn Behr, Clerk Marilyn Faulkner, Stewardship Cluster representative and chair Susan Clarke, Congregation Cluster representative Lynn Chick, and Community Cluster representative Tammy Fraser. Together they were responsible … Continue reading →

Fund- Raising, Financial Reviews, and Budgeting Annual Pledge Drive. Members for 2008 have been Robert Behr (co-chair), Deborah Crabbs-MacDonald (co-chair), Robert Hadden, Samuel Humes, James Richardson, and Barbara Walvoord. The newly-named “Annual Pledge Committee” began its work in early October … Continue reading →

STEWARDSHIP CLUSTER The Stewardship Cluster comprises the elements of our church community that enable us to reach outward and inward: a building for worship and church programs, support of our leadership, and funds to fulfill our ongoing commitments. Its responsibilities … Continue reading →

The Stewardship Cluster’s focus is on financial support and administrative operations to preserve the assets of the church and support its mission. Chair: Susan Clarke

Pastor’s Report In the secular world 2008 was a year of tremendous change, both in terms of presidential politics and of the down-turning economy. Here at the First Congregational Church of Williamstown U.C.C., however, it was a relatively stable and … Continue reading →